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Washington State Football/Soccer Stadium and Exhibition Center

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January 27, 2000

Alternative Bid Projects started in 1999
Washington State Football/Soccer Stadium and Exhibition Center

Current cost:
$430 million

Address
221 S. King St., Seattle

Start of construction
Nov. 1, 1999


Expected completion date
July 2002

Owner
Washington State Public Stadium Authority

Developer/operator First & Goal Inc.

The new football/soccer stadium will feature a light beam at one of the open ends.

Description
A public-private project, the Washington State Football/Soccer Stadium and Exhibition Center project began with the approval of Referendum 48 by Washington voters on June 17, 1997 ($300 million public and the difference paid by Paul Allen). First & Goal Inc., a company established by Seahawks owner Paul Allen to manage the development, construction and operation of the Stadium and Exhibition Center, is providing joint funding with the state of Washington.

The Stadium Exhibition Center, Phase I of the project, opened Oct. 30, 1999. The Washington Public Stadium Authority, created as the public owner of the Stadium and Exhibition Center, said the completion of Phase I was on time and on budget. The Exhibition Center offers 325,000 square feet of space, and the adjacent parking garage provides 2,000 parking spaces. Upon total project completion in 2002, the Stadium Exhibition Center will boast 525,000 square feet with 437,000 leasable square feet and will host Seattle events including the Home Show, Boat Show, Car Show, and Christmas in Seattle.

The open-air stadium will boast a natural turf playing surface approved for both professional football and soccer. The seating capacity will be 70,000, with an increased number of restrooms and wheelchair accessible seating.

PROJECT PARTICIPANTS
Contractor
Turner Construction Co.
830 Fourth Ave. S., Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98134-1301
(206) 505-6700
Architects
Ellerbe Becket Architects
605 W. 47th St., Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 561-4443
LMN Architects
501 Norton Building, 801 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 682-3460
Engineer
Skilling Ward Magnusson Barkshire
1301 Fifth Ave., Suite 3200, Seattle, WA 98101-2699
(206) 292-1200
Subcontractors, Subconsultants & Suppliers
Turner Construction declined to provide a list.
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